NYC Council Introduction 196

intro.nyc/0196-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Modifying the sodium warning at chain restaurants.
Status: Committee Committee on Health
Sponsored by Oswald J. Feliz
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would require food service establishments to display a red triangular symbol with the words HIGH SODIUM in capital letters, bold type, and red color, displayed next to or below the triangle, on menus and menu boards or on a tag next to any food item that contains or exceeds 1,800 milligrams of sodium. This bill would also require a warning statement about high intake of sodium to be displayed at the point of purchase.